Question:
I would like to speak with someone who has needed vit b 12 shots

I have been having problems with the inside of my mouth and now looking it up I see that it could be a vitamin b 12 defenicy. I am going in for blood tests soon but just wanted to talk to someone who had this same problem. Thanks alot. [email protected]    — Tina F. (posted on June 17, 2000)

June 18, 2000
Two or the RNY surgeons I spoke with told me that B12 deficiency is not uncommon following RNY and each advises his patients to get monthly B12 shots. This is a cautious approach, but not unusual, it seems. Whatever is causing your problem, I wish you the best of luck sorting it out.
   — Duffy H.

June 18, 2000
Hi Tina, Just wondering, what has been happening to the inside of your mouth. Here lately I have been experiencing mouth ulcers ALL THE TIME. I used to get them just prior to my period but it seems I am getting them more than once a month now. If it is from a B-12 deficiency, then I need to talk to my surgeon and see if I need a different form of B-12, as I am only on 1 pill daily. If you can, please email me and let me know what you have found out. Good Luck...
   — Marni

June 18, 2000
B-12 no problems here with my RNY all labs 6 months post-op are perfect and I only take Flintones Complete with Iron and Vicactiv for calcium..My PCP and Surgeon said no need for B-12 suppliment.. If you're anemic before and after surgery may have to take some sort of Iron related medication like TRinsicon for a short period of time. Each surgeon and surgery diffrent and each has it's own set of vitamin regements to follow..
   — Victoria B.